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I am Margaret Jones, a dedicated educator and artist blending classroom leadership with creative storytelling. For over a decade I taught reading and social studies to elementary and middle school students, built a culture of arts integration, and directed stage productions as part of the curriculum. My work extends beyond the classroom as a writer and performer, bringing imaginative narratives to life on stage and in community programs.
I thrive on collaboration, curriculum development, and mentoring students and colleagues. From leading arts programs and online instructional design during Covid to performing with national theater companies, I pursue opportunities that connect learning with artistic expression and real-world impact.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Performer at Ebenezer Coffeehouse
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015Performed selected poetry with DC's poet laureate, Delores Kendrick (accompaniment by SynchroniCity Sextet).
Actress at Ebenezer Coffeehouse
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015Performed selected poetry with DC's poet laureate Delores Kendrick.
Elementary-Middle School Teacher (Advanced Professional) at J Frank Dent Elementary School
August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2023Taught Reading and Social Studies to 4th-6th grade students; created a grade-level newsletter to communicate curriculum, events, and student activities to parents; participated on the School Improvement Team and co-chaired the 6th grade; planned and implemented out-of-town field trips; directed stage productions such as Sarafina and The Wiz as Arts Integration Chair; organized Arts Integration programs; collaborated on online instruction during Covid.
6th Grade Teacher (Advanced Professional) at Clinton Grove Elementary
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2014Taught Reading and Social Studies to approximately sixty 6th graders; planned and organized a Fine Arts Academy after-school program for 3rd-6th graders (2009-2012); taught Drama and facilitated a book club, 'Avid Readers'; served on the Leadership Team for 8 years; participated as a Mentor under the Music Teachers Fellow Program.
Producer, Director, Principal Actress at NoCompromise Productions
May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2007Produced, directed, adapted to stage, and performed in 'Mother of a Nation' by Iris B. Johnson.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher at Seat Pleasant Elementary
August 1, 1996 - June 1, 2006Taught all subjects to 2nd and 3rd grade students.
Actress/Writer at National Smithsonian Institute
May 1, 1996 - October 1, 1997Wrote and performed drama and poetry during the 'Wade in the Water' exhibit (Dr. Bernice Johnson-Reagon, curator).
Actress/Writer at National Smithsonian Institution
May 1, 1996 - October 1, 1997Wrote and performed drama and poetry during the 'Wade in the Water' exhibit of African American Traditions.
2nd-4th Grade Teacher at Great Commission Christ Jan Academy
September 1, 1992 - June 30, 1994Taught all subjects to 2nd-4th graders; taught Drama to K-6th graders; directed and adapted Keith Green's 'Hide 'em in your Heart'.
2nd-4th Grade Teacher at Great Commission Christian Academy
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994Taught all subjects to 2nd-4th graders; also taught Drama to K-6th graders; Directed and adapted Keith Green's 'Hide 'em in your Heart'.
Actress/Writer at Unbroken Chain Fellowship
November 1, 1983 - November 1, 1983Wrote and performed original poetry in the musical 'Giving God the Glory'.
Actress/Writer at United Ministries at Howard University
September 1, 1979 - September 1, 1979Performed original poetry at the Koinonia Cafe, Howard University.
Principal Actress at Mixed Blood Theatre
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980Performer as the Lady in Red in 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf'.
Actress at New York Shakespeare Festival - Joseph Papp
May 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979Toured as an actress with the NYC National Touring Company of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf'.
Education
BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 1, 1978BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 1, 1978Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Trinity Washington University
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at McDaniel College
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at University of Maryland, College Park
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Prince George's Community College
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003Introductory Courses in Theatre at Chatham College
August 1, 1973 - May 1, 1974BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 1, 1978Introductory Courses in Theatre at Chatham College
August 1, 1973 - May 1, 1974Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Trinity Washington University
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at McDaniel College
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at University of Maryland, College Park
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Prince George's Community College
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003BFA with Honors in Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University
September 1, 1974 - May 31, 1978Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Trinity Washington University
July 1, 1996 - May 31, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at McDaniel College
April 1, 1998 - August 31, 1998Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at University of Maryland
July 1, 1998 - July 31, 1999Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses at Prince George's Community College
April 1, 2003 - July 31, 2003Introductory Courses in Theatre at Chatham College
August 1, 1973 - May 31, 1974Qualifications
URTA finalist
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026TCG finalist
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Advanced Professional Teacher Certification
July 1, 2006 - January 16, 2026Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses (Trinity Washington University)
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses (McDaniel College)
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998Graduate Credits in History of United States (Prince George's Community College)
April 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003Graduate Teaching Credits in Elementary Teacher Workshop Courses (University of Maryland)
July 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999URTA finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026TCG finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Maryland Advanced Professional Teacher Certification
July 1, 2006 - February 6, 2026URTA finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026TCG finalist
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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